I have been renovating properties in Central London for the last 10 years and I love it! Property development is my passion. Originally from South Africa I settled in London over 20 years ago. I love the SE1 - SE16 area. With the Shard, Borough Market and trendy Bermondsey street all nearby its definitely a happening part of London.

I love to travel, I'm an advanced padi diver and an enthusiastic skier. I travel often with my work too, where I'm a Project Manager for a branding company. I know London really well and can point you in all the right directions.

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Reviews From Guests

Chris was great, we would definitely stay with him again. He was very friendly and welcoming. Additionally, his place was clean and well out-fitted. It was great being able to do things like listen to music on great speakers and use good kitchen appliances.

The apartment was fab, just as pictured. Very spacious, clean and amazing views, especially at night. Unfortunately we didn't get to meet Chris as he was away for the weekend but check in and out both went very smoothly and we had everything we needed during our stay. We were only a short walk from Bermondsey Street and Southbank for loads of restaurants and bars. Nearest tube is only a couple of minutes away so very handy. We would definitely stay with Chris again and would recommend the apartment to anyone.

Chris's place is very well situated and exacly as shown in the pictures. He is a great host and he made us feel very welcome. He was very helpful and made our stay really enjoyable. We would stay with him again and recommend him to others.

Chris' place is a lovely, calm oasis in a great area of London. The apartment is exactly as seen in the pictures - stylish, modern, clean and simple, with an amazing balcony.
Chris is a great host, we had everything we needed and more, and the atmosphere is relaxed and easy going. Your only drama will be trying to force yourself out the door, as it's such a great space.
Perfect!

We spent a short weekend in London and this was our first experience with Airbnb. Chris is a great host, he was very welcoming, he gave us really great tips on restaurants and local transportation. The apartment was very clean and nice, just as on the pictures. We enjoyed the weekend there and will definitely use Airbnb again.

My wife and I stayed at this apartment from Oct 7th till Oct 11th. We fond the apartment very clean and neat. It was close to the underground system. We had many walks along the River Thames and London Bridge which is just a 5 min walk away. Chris was a gracious host and gave us many suggestions and even booked a night at Vertigo42 for us which was awesome. On a nice evening we sat out on the terrace and enjoyed a bottle of wine while looking at the Shard in the distance. We were even able to park our car for free.

This was my first Airbnb experience. Chris couldn't have been more accommodating in his beautiful home. The location couldn't have been better and i'll be lucky to have an experience half as good in the future.

This was my first Airbnb experience and I cannot say more wonderful things about it! Chris' place is fantastic (the pics are completely accurate and it was even better than what I expected.) It's in a great area of Southwark, right near the historic Riverfront and a few minutes walk from the tube stations and bus lines. He ended up with some last minute travel and wasn't there the first days of my stay, so I had the place to myself, which still worked out great. Chris checked in often and had left easy to follow instructions to get into the building with the keys, and had also given me the number of a friend of his in the neighborhood to call if I had any issues. Once I was in the apartment, he'd left a note with instructions for everything. He'd also stocked the cabinets with plenty of coffee/tea/breakfast foods and even had a bottle of wine waiting for me in the fridge as well! Also in the information packet were two maps with information on interesting and delicious markets in the neighborhood, as well as fun areas to explore. I felt very taken care of and everything was easy to find.
When Chris returned during my last days, he was entirely lovely and hospitable, and gave me even more great recommendations for dinner/tours that made my last few days in London even better.
Chris is a great host with a beautiful place in a great location. Thank you so much for a wonderful visit! I will definitely be back!

Chris made us feel very welcome and went out of his way to cater for our needs. The apartment was well presented and located close to public transport and shops. It was also within walking distance to restaurants and cafés. In addition, it was reasonably close to the Tower Bridge and other tourist attractions.

Chris was a wonderful host, friendly without being interfering.
The apartment itself is fabulous. Very clean and well maintained, with a homely touch. The outdoor deck is fantastic.
It's just a short walk from the tube and within walking distance of London Bridge. A great place to stay. My wife and I, and our three year old, had a great time. Highly recommended.

Reviews From Hosts

Chris is one of the best guest I have ever hosted! He is very polite, well spoken and really funny. He left the apartment in perfect conditions and was great with communication.
I recommend Chris 100% and your welcomed back anytime!
Your new friend,
Jesse

Very nice man, polite, courteous an friendly. One of the best airbnb guests we have ever hosted. He stayed with us for a month and was great to talk to him and spend time together. He is definitely a friend for us. Good luck in the rest of your trip Vincent.

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The warehouse loft makes for a very memorable and exciting place to stay in central London. With an amazing view of Tower Bridge right around the corner, you truly feel that you have arrived in the big city. The jubilee line is perfect for getting around, 4 stops to Bond Street one way and 3 stops to Canary Wharf the other way. Or you can just walk along the river to London Bridge, with its fantastic Borough Market and continue on to The South Bank, its a lovely walk.
Jacob Street is right in the middle of lots of great stuff. Bars, coffee shops, restaurants and galleries are all at Tower Bridge. Trendy Bermondsey Street is 5 mins away and the all new Maltby Street food market and The Ropewalk boutiques are right on the doorstep. Beautiful Southwark Park is a joy and only 5 mins away and all of this against the backdrop of the Thames wherever you go. Rotherhithe tube is about an 8 minute walk for a quick jump to happening Hoxton and all the East End night life of Shoreditch and Brick Lane.
The warehouse itself is an original conversion, with lots of exposed brick and loads of open space. The room is massive with a really comfy king sized bed and lots of tidy storage space. Its lovely and quiet and Chris the host is a joy, very friendly and helpful, there when you want a chat but disappears when you want time to yourself - his area is a private section right at the back of the warehouse.
All in all a fantastic find. You'll want to go back !

This is like a secret haven, you will be made to feel right at home in this superb warehouse conversion, it is like being in your very own boutique hotel. Chris is a great host, loves a giggle which generally turns into a belly laugh. It is quiet and within a very pleasant walking distance of all the new trends happening in the area.
I am staying there over the next week and flying in from New Zealand as I type and I cannot wait for my special place to stay in London, where I can immediately relax and feel like I belong.

Could not recommend a better place to stay for an authentic, luxurious and comfortable experience in London. Perfect location, serene environment, beautiful design and a great host. Quiet during the evenings and a 5 minute walk from Bermondsey Steet, the new happening weekend markets and of course the river which is a minute away.

A superb minimalist designer loft apartment in a quiet corner of London. With a relaxed friendly host that is always in the mood for a joke, good company and a glass of wine. This loft apartment is spacious and relaxed and will allow you a place to put your feet up and unwind after a long day of sightseeing or business meetings.
The apartment is located close to some of London’s best and well known attraction. You are only a five minute walk away from Tower Bridge the Design museum, London Tower and some of the best riverside restaurants and cafés located in old Warehouses in the shadow of London Bridge. A thirty minute walk up the Teams will bring you to the Tate Modern and St. Paul’s and an eight minute walk to the nearest tube. There is not match more you can ask for in London.